port match only one side?

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by tlivingd, Mar 17, 2003.

  1. tlivingd

    tlivingd BIG BLOCK, THE ANTI PRIUS

    Is it worth porting the intake manifold to gasket match if your not doing the heads?

    From what i've heard it is actually worse to have a dramatic change on a turbulance stand point. but I suppose if anyone has flow numbers on the diffrence that would be appricated.

    or did i just answer my own question and I should only then match the intake ports? if there is a diffrence.

    Nate
     
  2. Greg Gessler

    Greg Gessler GS Stage1

    NO, It will cause a reduction in flow due to turbulance caused by the mismatched edges on the smaller stock head openings.

    Intake manifold port openings should not be larger than head ports.

    Greg
     

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